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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.82, 848.46 and 436.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.82, 848.46 and 436.48 is: 653.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.82 : 848.46 = 436.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.82/848.46 = 436.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.82x = 848.46 × 436.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.82x = 370,339.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,339.03/566.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.36

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